Because of the possibility of bacteremia, a rectal examination should be avoided in patients with
a. acute bacterial prostatitis. c. irritable bowel syndrome.
b. fecal incontinence. d. inflammatory bowel disease.
A
Bacterial prostatitis is associated with a bladder infection caused by the same organism. Obtaining a urine culture will identify the pathogen. Rectal examination should be avoided in known cases of acute bacterial prostatitis because of the possibility of bacteremia. Fecal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease are not linked.
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